How severe is CVE-2023-6965?

CVE-2023-6965 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-6965 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-6965?

CVE-2023-6965 affects Podsfoundation Pods. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6965?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2023-6965 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-6965 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-59161.

When was CVE-2023-6965 published?

CVE-2023-6965 was published on 2024-04-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-6965

CVE-2023-6965 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Podsfoundation Pods with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-862.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-59161
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Podsfoundation Pods
Published: 2024-04-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Pods – Custom Content Types and Fields plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Missing Authorization in all versions up to, and including, 3.0.10 (with the exception of 2.7.31.2, 2.8.23.2, 2.9.19.2). This is due to the fact that the plugin allows the use of a file inclusion feature via shortcode. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor access or higher, to create pods and users (with default role).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-6965?: The Pods – Custom Content Types and Fields plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Missing Authorization in all versions up to, and including, 3.0.10 (with the exception of 2.7.31.2, 2.8.23.2, 2.9.19.2). This is due to the fact that the plugin allows the use of a file inclusion feature via shortcode. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor access or higher, to create pods and users (with default role).
How severe is CVE-2023-6965?: CVE-2023-6965 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-6965 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-6965?: CVE-2023-6965 affects Podsfoundation Pods. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6965?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-6965 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-6965 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-59161.
When was CVE-2023-6965 published?: CVE-2023-6965 was published on 2024-04-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:podsfoundation:pods:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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